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12 Jan 2014

Plans for 2014

I know!!
The days in 2014 have already reached two digit numbers.

Anyway, after a lovely three week's Christmas summer holidays, working life started again todat. A great holiday, with beloved Danish visitors, beautiful trips north and south of Sydney, great food and a lot of wine is over and it's time to rejoin normal life again.

I don't do New Years resolutions, but I do have a few thoughts of what I wish to focus on in 2014.

First of all my body and health need positive attention.. Healthy food, reduced alcohol consumption and regular exercise are (as for probably the majority of us) areas of focus this year. As such it hasn't changed much from previous years, but this year I feel motivated and committed.The first couple of days, after our visitors left on Friday have further supported my commitment.

Another focus of 2014 involves simplicity and structure - in various aspects of life.
I wish to be on top our finances and economical situation, not that it is bad, but just a reminder to buy less and use what is already available in our cupboards - this also includes using stash instead of buying new yarn and fabrics (hmm - I actually just ordered three bulbs of Silk Mohair in Denmark - so much for commitment)

I wish to do a thorough electronic clean up. Unsubscribe electronic newsletters that just blogs my email inbox (Done !!!), organise the digital pictures and eventually get some of them out on paper - a MASSIVE task.

I wish to declutter, reorganise and maintain a generally simplistic home. This is a constant battle, but I'll enter the battle field yet another year and try to get the rest of the family to join my quest.

As mentioned a few posts ago, I also wish to do more crafting and possibly sell a few things and finally have my own booth at the Danish Christmas fete in November. Currently a feasible plan, but I will need to wait a few months before I can focus on this last declared focus of 2014.

First up in 2014 is a move. We'll move to a new home on January 22nd. Packing and unpacking boxes will therefor be the focus of the next few weekends. The first boxes are packed already and next weekend, we will do the rest. We're moving to a slightly bigger, but fully renovated new home - and I can't wait till the first cup of coffee the first morning in our new kitchen. It'll be awesome!!!

Despite that work and the move will take up most of my time and energy, there will still be breaks for knitting and reading. I'll keep you posted on what's going on later.

In the meantime, I wish you a splendid new week. Hope it will bring everything you want it to.
See you soon.

Thanks. 2014 did start out very nicely, however after 4 days back to work I feel the demands of everyday living. Boxes increasingly feel up our house. We're on track, and untill the last minute hectic kicks in, I will lean back and enjoy the feeling of being on top of things. Nice for once.

About me

Jane (1968) Balle is my name. I am a busy and active Mum of 3: Anders (1999), Astrid (2002) and Asger (2005) recently moved from Denmark to Sydney.
Balles Bazaar contains stories of my life settling down in this amazing country and presentations of my handcrafting. I enjoy knitting, sewing and crocheting, and whenever time is available you'll find me in the cozy corner with fabrics or yarn in my hands.
I happily share ideas, experience and stories and I hope you enjoy visiting the Bazaar.
You may contact my by email: jane@ballenet.dk